Super Ténéré : Anyone got one in Wellington?

[RustyO]

but don't diss the Italian because of her place of birth. Test ride!

Sold! Well, will go have another look at the Caponord at MotoRad at least. And yes, the boss gets a casting vote. Something about happy wife, happy life?

[Ulsterkiwi]

Something about happy wife, happy life?

you know it!

Vicki is really pleasant to deal with there. She cut me a very good deal farkling the bike (if you ever get to the point of negotiating!)

Thats my 1.96m, 115kg carcass with my stepson on behind me BTW. Lots of room.

[flashg]

I test rode the "Super Tenere" with my partner when they were first released. We were very impressed with the comfort and room. The seat has two height settings (adjusted in less than a minute, no tools needed) I'm 183cm and had no problem even at the taller setting. We would have bought one, but it was outside my budget for new, no used ones available at that stage. The balance at almost standstill was what amazed me. The engine is a Gem. They run tubeless tyres on clever spoked wheels (like the big beamers)
Have fun exploring whats out there. Good luck.

[F5 Dave]

My Beta TR34 had clever tubeless spoked rim in the 80s. As a Beta owner you'd think. . .

[flashg]

My Beta TR34 had clever tubeless spoked rim in the 80s. As a Beta owner you'd think. . .

Good point Dave, maybe a trials bike thing. My 2014 Beta RR300 2t enduro just has normal cheap rims like all the rest.

[F5 Dave]

Ahh. That's where you need to fit a TuBliss system, at least into the rear. You'll love it, honest injun.

Now this thread is going somewhere.

[flashg]

Ahh. That's where you need to fit a TuBliss system, at least into the rear. You'll love it, honest injun.

Now this thread is going somewhere.

Haha been there done that. Both the Beta & WR have them in rear wheels (only available in 18" 19" 21")not 17" unfortunately.
Oh yeah Merry Xmas to me, two of my off spring pooled their money and bought me a 21" now the dilemma of what bike gets it.

[banditrider]

Hiya, Gremlin pointed me to this thread...

I've got an '13 S10 - had it for around 9 months and done nearly 10k on it. Great bike, engine is pretty smooth for a P2 and has grunt everywhere. Traction control can come on in the dry...

Have not done any 2-up riding on it but there is plenty of room on it and it is very comfortable. Also, really nimble - great road bike. I've fitted E-07's and it eats gravel now too.

Let me know if you've got any more questions...some more info on my blog & website. Also try here: http://www.yamahasupertenere.com/

[RustyO]

Hiya, Gremlin pointed me to this thread...

I've got an '13 S10 - had it for around 9 months and done nearly 10k on it. Great bike, engine is pretty smooth for a P2 and has grunt everywhere. Traction control can come on in the dry...

Have not done any 2-up riding on it but there is plenty of room on it and it is very comfortable. Also, really nimble - great road bike. I've fitted E-07's and it eats gravel now too.

Let me know if you've got any more questions...some more info on my blog & website. Also try here: http://www.yamahasupertenere.com/

Thank for that

Had a good read over your website, was interested to hear why you switched out the V-Strom for the Super Ténéré?

[RustyO]

Well, that was pretty awesome \o/

Headed out for a ride today. On the way back, as luck would have it, whilst zipping down The Terrace my eagle eyes spotted a Super Ténéré admist the bikes lined up; one quick u-turn later and we were giving it a good eyeball on the side of the road.

Was just debating about leaving a note when the owner turned up, so had a quck chat and swapped numbers.

They called me and swung past on their way home after work so we could have a good chat and look at her, and got to test out the two up seating position, to which senior management approves.

So the Super Ténéré is up there as a very strong contender, ticks a lot of boxes, and will track one down in earnest / head to Nelson/Auckland for a good test ride. Might have to wait till the end of the year though, as have to find that Susuki GSX1400 first...

If you read this, you know who you are; so thank you very much once again, most appreciated

[banditrider]

Thank for that

Had a good read over your website, was interested to hear why you switched out the V-Strom for the Super Ténéré?

S10 smoother, even more torque, more comfortable, better suspension, shaft, abs, traction control, more economical.

But really it was time for a change. The S10 is probably really just a more modern and civilised version of the Vee. Looks nicer too...

[RustyO]

S10 smoother, even more torque, more comfortable, better suspension, shaft, abs, traction control, more economical.

But really it was time for a change. The S10 is probably really just a more modern and civilised version of the Vee. Looks nicer too...

All sound like perfect valid reasons to me.

My (initial) impressions of the V-Strom was that it all seemed nice/good; in a very "utility" way, without being "wow, amazing" in any particular aspect. So I think it would be a great bike that would tick a lot of boxes, solo, two-up, commuting, off-tarmac / off-road etc.

Thing is... I want a GSX1400; so that is the priority, then later when bike #2 is feasible, I'll have another look at the V-Strom, but some very stiff competition there from the Ténéré / Super Ténéré... right now, I'm leaning towards the Yamaha.